Luxury homes for sale in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Cannes housing market offers 215 houses for sale, and the buyers here know exactly what they want. A house in Cannes means a private garden, a pool terrace shielded from neighbours, a garage that fits two cars, and enough indoor space for a family that intends to stay more than two weeks a year. This is not the market for short-term rental investors. It is the market for people relocating from London, Stockholm or Geneva who want a permanent base on the French Riviera. The residential neighbourhoods of La Californie, La Croix des Gardes and the slopes above Le Suquet hold the most sought-after properties. Mougins, Vallauris and Antibes are also worth considering, all within a short drive.

How much does a house cost in Cannes

Prices start at €750,000 for houses requiring renovation on the quieter inland hillsides and reach €8,500,000 for turnkey properties with mature gardens, pools and sea views. The average sits at €2,000,000. Floor areas range from 114 to 455 sqm, with a typical footprint around 194 sqm and bedroom counts between 2 and 18. Orientation is the single biggest price driver. A south-facing house with a glimpse of the Lérins Islands from the living room commands a significant premium over an identical layout turned toward the hills. Private pool, landscaped garden, double garage and room to extend are the features that move a listing from average to competitive. And the supply side is tight: buildable land in Cannes proper is largely gone, which keeps resale values remarkably stable.

Where to buy a house in Cannes

La Californie is the address families ask for first. Wide plots, tree-lined streets, houses set back from the road, and an uninterrupted view of the Bay of Cannes make this the most consistent market in the city. La Croix des Gardes suits buyers who want green surroundings and genuine quiet, with houses tucked into wooded hillsides and a relaxed pace that disappears entirely during the Film Festival. Le Suquet, the old town on the hill, offers smaller historic houses with authentic stone facades and rooftop terraces looking straight down the Croisette. For buyers with more flexibility, Mougins delivers Provençal stone houses with olive groves, generous land and a medieval village setting that has aged very well. Le Cannet and Vallauris round out the area with family-sized houses at prices that remain below the Cannes premium, while keeping easy access to the coast.